35 Weddings a Year
To ensure that I provide the best possible service to my clients, I limit my bookings to just 35 weddings a year. Don't miss out, contact me as soon as possible to get your date secured in my diary.
Without a doubt, booking Neil was the BEST decision we made for our Wedding Day!
Multi Award Winning Manchester Wedding Photo & Video
Relax, Your Search Is Over
If you have been looking for an established photographer who mixes storytelling candids with dramatic portraits - Relax, Your Search Is Over.
I am all about getting you the images you want from your Once In A Lifetime day. Your Wedding memories are as important to me as they are to you and I promise to create timeless images you love to look back on in the years to come.
I will capture the magic of your wedding day with my unique approach, seamlessly blending unobtrusive candid moments with stunning, dramatic portraits, ensuring every emotion and detail is beautifully preserved.
No awkward posing and no interruption to the flow of your day. Just great images, as they happen.
Natural Moments
Owner & Photo/Video Supplier
Neil Ridley
I'm all about making it the best wedding ever!
Selecting the right photographer for your special day is crucial. Your Wedding Day isn't a photo shoot; it's a day dedicated to you and your partner, and I'm committed to ensuring it stays that way. I understand the time and investment you've put into this, and I can assure you, I'll deliver.
My photography style combines elements of photojournalism and natural photography, complemented by a touch of fashion and creative lighting—all woven together with my discreet approach to wedding photography.
I'll be there for every part of your day, from the early morning preparations to the dancefloor madnessI know when to blend into the background and when to step up for that perfect shot—mixing those occasions up is not in my playbook.
Most importantly, I'm easy to work with. No big ego or overbearing personality here; in fact, I lean towards the introverted side. There's no 'big persona' taking over your day, no cheesy vibes, and no unnecessary interference. I can be as involved or as discreet as your day requires.
Let's make your wedding day uniquely and authentically yours.
He captured moments that you couldn’t plan, you couldn’t stage…. He captured everything special about my day and I will be forever grateful for that.
Natalie S
Simply the best- you won’t be disappointed in choosing Neil Ridley Photography to capture your special memories.
Chris W
There are not enough stars out there for this! Neil’s work is amazing, wonderful, magical and all of those things you want for your special day!
Sammy B
Dramatic Portraits
No Hidden Fee's
There are no additional fee's for travel or accommodation, unless we are travelling abroad.
Everything is included in the one advertised price.
Everything is included in the one advertised price.
650+ Images
I aim to deliver over 650 hand edited images from a Full Day Wedding to a Secure Online Gallery. Images are always provided watermark free and in High Resolution for my clients.
The Perfect Photo & Video Package
We can combine your Photography and Videography into one smooth package. Our team shoot around 40 weddings a year together, working in perfect harmony, capturing every moment with seamless style.
Book with us and enjoy a unified vision for your wedding photos and video, hassle-free planning, and special pricing.
NEIL RIDLEY PHOTOGRAPHY TEAM
This is the team.
Neil for the Photos and Video, Mike is our Video Ninja and Karl is our supremely talented Associate Shooter.
Our Business Manager Sam runs the Office and all our Client Communication
Neil for the Photos and Video, Mike is our Video Ninja and Karl is our supremely talented Associate Shooter.
Our Business Manager Sam runs the Office and all our Client Communication
Mike is our Video Ninja. An industry legend who has trained most of the video professionals in the North West and who looks after the video side of our business. Mike is also an international music composer for television and film and also a talented musician. Mike runs his own successful video empire alongside our business.
Mike
Photo & Video Ninja
Neil is our Lead Photographer and Creative. A former Military Police Officer, Nightclub Manager and Foster Parent, Neil now enjoys the creative side of Wedding Photography. Winner of many prestigious Photography Awards for creative use of flash, Neil is well known in the Wedding Industry as a hard working creative photographer.
Neil
Photo & Video
Sam is a Global Host with over 20 years experience as Senior Cabin Crew with major Airlines. Sam moved to the Team during the Pandemic and never looked back. Sam looks after all our Clients, Invoicing and Scheduling.
Sam
Business Manager
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Ranked globally as the Top 5 Wedding Photographer by the esteemed PKIR awarding body, Karl is our trusted Associate Shooter and possibly one of the nicest people you will ever meet. Karl previously trained as a Social Worker after gaining his Masters Degree, but left it all behind to spend his days shooting weddings. If I am unable to attend your wedding, Karl is the smiling face that you will see.
Karl
Associate Shooter
Some of our favourite days
FEATURED WEDDINGS
AWARDS
No participation trophy's here, just the best awards from the best awarding bodies.
Multiple Flashmasters awards show I can be creative, especially in darker venues, late evenings and on the dancefloor.
Master of Wedding Photography - Through showing consistent quality images, not just one or two good shots.
Wedding PhotoJournalists - capturing REAL moments, unposed and naturally.
WPJ, PKIR, WPS, Wedisson,
And the Hitched Wedding Awards - Voted for by REAL couples whose days I have captured.
Multiple Flashmasters awards show I can be creative, especially in darker venues, late evenings and on the dancefloor.
Master of Wedding Photography - Through showing consistent quality images, not just one or two good shots.
Wedding PhotoJournalists - capturing REAL moments, unposed and naturally.
WPJ, PKIR, WPS, Wedisson,
And the Hitched Wedding Awards - Voted for by REAL couples whose days I have captured.
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Rebekah Reeve
3 years ago
We first met Neil and his wife Sam at a wedding fayre, we hadn't even booked our wedding yet but knew that Neil was the person we wanted to capture our special day. The service Neil and Sam provided was seamless from start to finish, we didn't have to think about anything. Timely, professional, and very reasonably priced. Our guests commented on how at ease they were as Neil discretely snapped away at all those moments we can now cherish forever. He was also great with our two young sons, the photos of which never fail to bring a tear to my eye. When we received our photos, it was just like being back there enjoying the day all over again, Neil captured the atmosphere and told the story of our day perfectly. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend him, he's most definitely proven that every wedding needs a Neil!
Joanne Hargreaves
3 years ago
Neil, thank you for making our day so amazing and a day we will never forget! You took such beautiful photos! We couldn’t even tell you were there throughout the day! All the guests couldn’t speak highly enough of you and how comfortable you made them all feel! Would 100% recommend Neil! Hes a natural! Thank you again for making beautiful memories for us.
Gary Wright
3 years ago
Contacted Neil to do some corporate head shots for me. Absolutely fantastic results and very professional. Made the experience very relaxed and fun to do. I would highly recommend him for any business to use.
Alex Lewis
4 years ago
What an absolutely fabulous service! We loved Neil's style and were well impressed with the range of pictures on his website. We also really wanted more candid photos, rather than staged. We didn't want time on our wedding taken away from our guests with a prolonged photo shoot and so we booked a pre-wedding shoot but wore our wedding outfits. Neil was amazing, friendly and very professional. We got the beautiful photos almost instantly. During the wedding, he was fab. He got so many beautiful photos, some serious and stunning, others fun. He blended in and became unnoticeable while getting close-up and group snaps. We fully recommend Neil and his wife, Sam. No stress, great price and fab service.
Sophie Wakeman
7 years ago
Neil photographed our wedding in May 2019 and we were so happy with everything. He is a great person; very easy to get on with. The final images were absolutely stunning. We were so glad we picked him!
James Gee
7 years ago
Neil has made it possible to relive our special day over and over again through the fantastic photographs that he took. Being a mature couple we had a civil wedding and we wanted a less formal ceremony attended by close family and friends. Neil captured the happy relaxed atmosphere perfectly through his informal, unobtrusive photographs. He caught the guests in natural poses without them realising they were being photographed. He also took some unusual shots, one being a photo of one of the guests highly colourful socks, this always raises a smile. The formal photographs were skilfully arranged. Neil is a great character, professional, friendly, makes you feel relaxed and is competitively priced. I would highly recommend him. Thanks Neil.
Adam Finnegan
8 years ago
When looking for a photographer, the main thing that we took into concideration was having someone who was fun loving and confident so that are photos reflect us properly and we certainly got this with Neil! He make you feel at ease as soon as you meet him and the photos he takes are amazing. I can highly recommend Neil as a fantastic photographer and a fantastic person overall. Thankyou Neil for our great photos!
